New York State Crime Victims Board provides reimbursement to victims of crime for essential personal property loss, medical expenses, counseling, and expenses incurred by the crime
The New York VINE system is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or internet to search for information regarding the custody status of their offender and to register to receive telephone and e-mail notification when the offender's custody status changes. The VINE toll-free number for the New York VINE System is 888-846-3469. This service is provided to assist Victims of Crime who have a right to know about their offender's custody status